Indulgence is part of the holiday season, but excessive sugar from holiday sweets can easily derail your health goals.
Valentine’s Day and Easter are coming up – two holidays that cause the stores to fill with candy.
This year, I really want you to take a moment and check in with yourself. Ask yourself, “Do I need to have that candy?”
In the end, there’s really nothing good that comes from eating the candy except that momentary hit. So, be really cautious about the sweet treats you eat during the holidays.
Sure, if you want to indulge in one or two, great. But if you’re the type of person who, if you have one it leads to 10, then it’s probably best for you to practice abstinence from sweets during the holidays.
How to Enjoy Yourself Without Holiday Sweets
Engage in activities that bring joy and fulfillment beyond holiday sweets, such as spending quality time with loved ones, exploring new hobbies, or enjoying the beauty of nature. By shifting the focus away from sugary indulgence, you can create lasting memories and experiences that nourish both body and soul.
Your health journey doesn’t have to feel restrictive. Embrace it as an opportunity to explore new flavors and healthier habits that can enhance your well-being. Here’s to a mindful and enjoyable holiday season.
Christopher Lee Maher is a former Navy SEAL who endured intense amounts of physical, mental, and emotional stress as a child and during and after his military career. He has taught himself how to free his energy, body, mind and emotions from pain by developing the emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of being. Christopher studied Traditional Chinese Medical Practices at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and at Yo San University. He then continued his studies at The Universal Healing Tao System. Christopher is a student of Grand Master Mantak Chia at the Universal Tao Master School in Chiang Mai, Thailand. He is currently pursuing his Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Traditional Chinese Medicine.